Duquesne's Pioneers: Cooper & Posey

Tennessees basketball team forfeited a game in 1946 due to racial discrimination against Duquesnes Black center, Chuck Cooper. Cooper later became the first Black player in NBA history and a trailblazer for equality. Meanwhile, Cumberland Posey, a Negro League baseball star, played under an alias at Duquesne and later dominated the league. Both men left lasting impacts in Pittsburgh, inspiring unity and equality. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00910ee9527466c0